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Parthian Kingdom, Orodes II, Drachm
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PARTHIAN KINGDOM. Orodes II (57-38 BC)
AR drachm, Ekbatana
Obv:: Diademed, draped bust of Orodes II left, wearing rounded beard, royal wart on brow, torque ends in hippocamp; star to left, crescent above star to right
Rev.: ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ-ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΝ-ΑΡΣΑΚΟΥ-ΕΥΕΡΓΕΤΟΥ-ΔΙΚΑΙΟΥ-ΕΠΙΦΑΝΟΥΣ-ΦΙΛΕΛΛΗΝΟΣ, Archer (Arsakes I) seated right on throne, holding bow; TA monogram below bow, Trident anchor symbol behind throne.
AR, 19mm, 3.94g.
Ref.: Shore 260; Sellwood 48.8.
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